Gender-Based Violence Case Worker

POSITION TYPE  FULL-TIME, 37.5 HOURS/WEEK

Position Description: Reporting to the Director of Strengthening the Circle, the Gender-Based Violence Case Worker will work with women and gender diverse people who have experienced violence. They will support people on their healing journey, through one-on-one supports which includes trauma supports and systems navigation.

Responsibilities

• To provide individual support to people who have been impacted by violence – both family violence and any other sort of gender-based violence
• To empower people to advocate for themselves and to advocate on their behalf
• To assist people with finding permanent housing and connecting them to income supports
• To provide information, referrals and system navigation to participants and their families
• To work in collaboration with the Settlement team, the Housing team and the Restoring the Balance team to ensure effective wrap around supports for participants
• Report on program outcomes to the Director of Community Development as required by funding agreements
• Actively participate in WCWRC staff retreats, trainings and meetings
• In conjunction with other WCWRC staff, provide on-going informal support, referral and direction to community members using the Centre

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience supporting victims of violence and a strong understanding of the resources available
• Demonstrated understanding of working with marginalized communities, including an anti-oppression lens and the social determinants of health
• Strong understanding of empowerment, harm reduction and trauma informed care philosophies
• Knowledge of housing, EIA and gender-based violence provincial policies
• Ideally have experience working with newcomers, and demonstrate ability to work cross-culturally and with participants with low English levels
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Professional and responsible with sensitive and confidential issues
• Experience working collaboratively with community organizations
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
• Driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle is required
• A clear criminal record check and child abuse registry is required due to the nature of the position.

 Preferred:

• Post-secondary degree in the Social Services field
• Experience working within the non-profit sector
• Ability to work from a multi-level approach

Working conditions:

• Days, with evening and weekend hours required as needed

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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